“Wuwuwu——”
A heavy horn sounded.
Ning Que, armored and spear-wielding, rode atop a red dragon horse. He stood proudly at the front of the battle formation. Three thousand elite cavalrymen were fully armed and on high alert. Each one had a determined expression, awaiting Ning Que's orders.
To ensure accuracy, Ning Que brought only his elite personal guards. He also brought all three commanders, and even Feng Jie was sent along as a backup for Feng Wuze. Ning Que was certainly capable, but this was his first time leading troops, and the long march into the heart of Liao was a dangerous undertaking.
"Everyone!"
"kill!"
"This time we'll be heading out on an expedition of 800 miles. We have no supplies, and only our 3,000 men." Ning Que looked at them and said slowly, "The Liao Kingdom's cavalry is their forte, and they come and go without a trace. We need to be faster than them, so we must travel light. Aside from the necessary weapons and arrows, we only need to carry three days' worth of rations."
"yes!"
No objection.
This is enforcing orders!
Three days of food, that means a fight to the death.
If they were trapped, they would surely die.
"Going to war—"
Ning Que drew the sword from his waist.
Point forward.
"drive!"
Feng Jie rode his horse forward and led the team ahead.
Ning Que was in charge of the central army, marching alongside Shen Qinghe.
Next up are Bai Yu and the other three commanders.
Each of them led a thousand soldiers!
"salute!"
"Respectfully send off Prince Ning's army to battle!"
The flags fluttered and Feng Wu Ze spoke in a loud voice.
All the soldiers bowed deeply at the same time.
Gu Yuan's face turned pale and he looked at her coldly.
All this should have belonged to him!
However, it was snatched away by Ning Que!
This mission was actually one that was arduous, of little value, and even more dangerous. Originally, he hadn't considered robbing it, and had thought of letting Feng Jie take charge.
But he hadn't expected Ning Que to lead the troops this time. If he made a great contribution, he could then seize the opportunity to launch the main attack, which was the most important thing!
Ning Que, however, had legitimate reasons. He had received imperial orders and was a deputy general. Furthermore, his martial arts skills were exceptional, so it made sense for him to lead the troops.
How could he not be anxious?
Whether the Gu family can turn things around depends entirely on him!
Lin Xianhong watched from a distance.
At this moment, Ning Que was dressed in black armor, holding a spear. Galloping on his horse, he looked like a young general. He was full of vigor and spirit, carrying an indescribable aura.
For a moment, she was mesmerized. Ning Que was already incredibly handsome, a renowned talent in Chang'an. Now, donning the black armor of a general, he exuded a uniquely heroic presence that made one's heart race.
She tried to look away, fearing she'd be spotted. Ning Que's mission this time was incredibly difficult, fraught with peril. Ning Que was bragging about his ability and insisting on taking the credit for leading the troops. This time, he was likely to suffer a great loss!
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Three thousand elite cavalrymen left Yanmen Pass.
Follow the trail all the way north.
Ning Que tried his best to avoid a clash with the Liao main force. After all, their main purpose this time was to capture some spies to gather military intelligence. He only had 3,000 men, so a head-on confrontation was a non-starter.
The grassland is very different in mid-autumn.
The grass, covered in a light brown hue, shimmered in the autumn sun, like a beautiful painting. The azure sky, occasionally punctuated by white clouds, added a touch of tranquility. The air was fresh, permeated with the fragrance of grass and earth, inviting one to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature.
Birds soared through the sky, occasionally swooping down, only to find themselves catching a gray rabbit in their claws. In the distance, scattered yurts could be seen, the dwellings of the Hu people of the grasslands.
The Hu people migrated in search of water and grass, so they rarely had city walls. Their yurts were somewhat similar to the later Mongolian yurts, with a raised center like a dome and curtain-like sides. Wherever they grazed, they would set up their yurts near the grass and water. When they had eaten all the grass, they would pack it up and move on to the next location.
"Everyone be careful."
"These people are spies from Shuofang County."
"Don't alert the enemy, just rush through quickly."
Ning Que put away the telescope and was very cautious.
Feng Jie followed beside him and whispered, "Xiao Ning, I'm not doubting you. It's just that you only have three days' worth of rations, so I'm afraid it's going to be a bit difficult. We're not familiar with the Liao rear, and even if everything goes smoothly, it will take at least seven days to go back and forth."
"Hey, of course I know."
"Then what is your intention?"
Ning Que looked off into the distance and asked with a smile, "Cousin, you've probably seen the Liao people moving south, right? Did they bring food with them when they did?"
"Of course not."
"That's right." Ning Que took it for granted and said slowly, "Your Majesty said, if the enemy can go, we can go too. We will treat the Liao people the same way they treat us. As the saying goes, a wise general must take food from the enemy. One catty of enemy food is worth twenty catties of ours. If we take food from the enemy, our army will have enough food!"
"The grasslands are not short of cattle, sheep, and horses. We also follow the example of the Liao people and satisfy our hunger and thirst with shan meat and cheese. We grab and eat whatever we can find wherever we go!"
“You…”
Feng Jie was suddenly speechless.
There’s nothing wrong with thinking this way.
But it is difficult to do so.
The key is that the risk is too great!
"Don't worry."
"Xiao Ning has his reasons for doing this." Shen Qinghe smiled and said seriously, "As long as we follow his plan, we will definitely be able to complete the mission."
"I hope so..."
Ning Que took out a piece of dried meat from his arms.
This is all-natural sun-dried beef jerky.
Don't expect to taste it; the texture is as hard as wood. Ning Que chewed it for a long time before finally swallowing it. This is quite popular on the grasslands, mainly because it fills the stomach. And it's quite satisfying, so a few pieces are enough.
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